Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette, a perfect dish for summer gatherings and elegant dinners. This salad combines fresh strawberries, mixed greens, crunchy nuts, and a tangy champagne vinaigrette, bringing a delightful mix of textures and tastes to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup crunchy nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing, hulling, and slicing them.
- In a large salad bowl, mix the greens, crunchy nuts, and croutons.
- Whisk together olive oil, champagne vinegar, and honey in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Add sliced strawberries to the salad bowl, drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently. Add feta cheese on top if desired.
Notes
- Store components separately in airtight containers for leftovers.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor; if using frozen, thaw and drain them.
- For a vegan version, omit feta and substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Customize by adding fruits like apples or pears or vegetables for extra color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg